Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $17.29 - $25.17
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
including vacation
Paid holidays
sick leave with no cap on accrual
excellent health insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
IPERS retirement package
deferred compensation option
flexible spending accounts
free life insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Employee Discount Programs

Job Description

The Iowa Department of Corrections - Sixth District is a vital arm of the State of Iowa’s commitment to maintaining safety, security, and rehabilitation within its communities. The Sixth District encompasses six counties: Jones, Johnson, Linn, Iowa, Tama, and Benton, serving a broad and diverse population. The department is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of integrity, ethical conduct, and professionalism while striving toward transformational goals that positively impact the lives of individuals within its residential facilities as well as the larger community. Working in this district means becoming a part of a team focused on community safety, effective correctional... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • previous experience in food preparation or commercial kitchen settings preferred
  • valid ServSafe certification or willingness to achieve certification
  • ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment safely
  • adherence to food safety and sanitation standards
  • physical ability to stand for long periods and perform kitchen duties
  • reliable transportation for meal deliveries
  • ability to work weekend and weekday shifts as scheduled

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and food safety practices
  • experience in food preparation in a large-scale setting
  • ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain
  • ability to follow strict sanitation and security protocols
  • good organizational and communication skills
  • capability to work varied shifts including weekends

Job Duties

  • Preparing food items for 280 meals per day
  • adheres to food nutritional value per the recommended daily food allowance
  • operates commercial kitchen equipment including skillets, ovens, warming trays, fryers
  • maintains sanitary standards for food service operations through visual observation, verbal instruction and/or written disciplinary measures
  • maintains controls of kitchen tools, equipment and food supplies for food preparation to maintain security procedures
  • monitors food temperatures to ensure that food is served or stored safely
  • transports meals to clients residing at other locations
  • verifies inventory and uses the oldest food first
  • maintains ServSafe certification and completes training for recertification as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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